Sudanese Clubs

I acquired these together about 15 years ago when a lot of genuine older material was suddenly coming out of war-torn southern Sudan. The Ugandan military had pacified northern Uganda, Joseph Kony had fled into the vacuum of a deteriorating DR Congo, and a secure route of trade had been opened into Sudan from the south. It was in these years that a great many Bongo funerary posts and Dinka headrests appeared in the market. Based on field images and other evidence I have concluded that these two clubs, 35.5″ and 33.5″ tall, are likely Nuer, but I accept the possibility that they are something else- perhaps Lutuku, Dinka or Toposa. Mounted on custom stands. Available separately.

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